ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to promoting regional peace and strengthening defence cooperation under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement involving Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
He made these remarks during a meeting with Lieutenant General (retd.) Noman Mahmood, the agreement’s first secretary-general, at the President’s House.
President Zardari expressed optimism that the agreement, signed on August 7, would contribute to regional peace and stability through enhanced defence collaboration in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law.
He underscored Pakistan’s commitment to resolving disputes through peaceful means and advancing cooperation at regional and multilateral levels.
The president also stressed the need for closer coordination among regional partners to address emerging challenges and strengthen collective efforts to maintain peace and security.
